Race Info
Welcome to the 2012 Gander Invitational
Information Page
The eighth annual Gander Invitational Ski Meet is on for Sunday, March 11. The race caters to all ages and to racers and non-racers. Participation is as important as the competition. There will be a variety of distances with 200m, 500m, 1k and 2k events for children depending on their age and both Classic (diagonal stride) and freestyle (skating) events for the longer distances of 5.1k, 9.5k, or 14k.
- All races will be mass start.
- Waxing tables will be set up in the garage on Sunday morning.
- A midget category has been added to the 5 km race. Anyone already registered who needs to make a change can do so at the registration table on Sunday morning.
- Skiers can either skate or ski classic in the 200, 500, 1 km and 2km races.
- Both the 200m and 500m courses are on the stadium section of the Red Trail.
- Hot Chocolate, chili and rolls and cookies will be served after the races. If you need other refreshments, bring them along.
AGE CATEGORY CHART
| Age Category | Year of Birth |
| Jackrabbit/Bunnyrabbit | 2006 or later |
| Atom | 2005 to 2004 |
| Pee Wee | 2003 to 2002 |
| Mini Midget | 2001 to 2000 |
| Midget | 1999 to 1998 |
| Juvenile | 1997 to 1996 |
| Junior Boys & Girls | 1995 to 1994 |
| Junior Men & Women | 1993 to 1992 |
| Senior | 1991 to 1982 |
| Masters 1 | 1981 to 1972 |
| Masters 2 | 1971 to 1962 |
| Masters 3 | 1961 to 1952 |
| Masters 4 | 1951 or earlier |
Registration
Registration is available on line at Zone 4: Register Here
Paper registration form: 2012 Paper Registration Form
Online registration closes March 10th at 11:59pm. Late/In person registration will be available on race day at double the cost ($6 for children’s race & $10 for adult race) of early registration.
Event Schedule
Sunday, March 11th
9:00 am to 10:00 am -> In person/late registration (double the cost of early registration, $6 for children’s race & $10 for adult race ) at the hut for the Children’s 200m, 500m 1km and 2km
9:00 am to 10:30 am -> In Person/late registration (double the cost of early registration, $6 for children’s race & $10 for adult race) at the hut for the 5km, 10km and 15km classic and freestyle races
10:20 am -> Start 5km Para Nordic Race
10:30 am -> Start 200m, 500m 1km and 2km children’s races
11:00 am -> Start 5.1km, 9.5km and 14km freestyle and classic races
Race Course Maps
5.1k, 9.5k and 14k Map – 2012 Map 1
1k and 2k Map – 2012 Map 2
500m and 200m Map – 2012 Map 3